9th Apr 2018 - 09:04
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The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) held its annual TUCO competitions last month (26-28 March), which included 20 food and drink categories such as a chef’s challenge, campus speed cook, and cook and serve challenge.
Marking the event’s 25th anniversary, over 150 competitors gathered at The University of Warwick where they went head-to-head in front of 400 industry experts.
Matt White, Chair of TUCO said: “I was delighted to see the support and great atmosphere across the competitions.
“The talent and skills shown by all of the competitors was fantastic. The event provides university caterers the opportunity to showcase their skills, not just to the judges but also to a live audience.
“This three day extravaganza really does deliver an extraordinary breadth and range of hospitality skills. Congratulations to all of the winners.”
The full list of winners, who were announced at a gala dinner hosted by Peter Hancock, is below:
- Bar competition: Jack Wallis, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Bar competition, best signature cocktail: David Cooper, The University of Kent
- Barista skills: Teodora Petkova, Cardiff University
- Barista skills, best signature drink: Anna Wojcik, The University of Edinburgh
- Chef’s Challenge: Richard Taylor, Giovanni DiVito, University College Birmingham
- Chef’s Challenge best hygiene: Victoria Whitmarsh, Adrian Phillips, The University of Plymouth
- Chefs' Challenge highly commended menu: Aaron Tong, Adam Thur, University of York
- Cook and serve: Gary Smith, Richard Bakaity, Diana Comisescu, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Cook and serve, best food: Rian Devaney, Ross Wilson, Irena Magdalewicz, The University of Edinburgh
- Cook and serve, best service: Gary Smith, Richard Bakaity, Diana Comisescu, Royal Holloway, University of London
- HOTS Business challenge: Samantha Emmott, Kevin Keohane, Alexis Moreau and Michaela Booth
- Speed Cook Challenge: Kim Barnish, Keele University
- Salon Culinaire afternoon tea, gold and best in salon: Ben Slater, University of Sheffield
- Salon Culinaire restaurant plated dessert: Gold Robert Blackwell, University of Cambridge
- Salon Culinaire cookie challenge: Silver best in class Dave Quinn, University of Chester
- Salon Culinaire cupcake challenge: Silver best in class Ravikkanth Kanthiya, Royal Holloway
- University of London. Salon Culinaire Bread display: Bronze best in class Dave Quinn, University of Chester
- Salon Culinaire Coffee shop style sponge cake: Bronze best in class Rob Eddington, Oxford Said Business School
- Salon Culinaire Decorative exhibit: Bronze best in class Rachel Meikle, University of Edinburgh
- Salon Culinaire Novelty decorated cake: Bronze best in class Dayana-Dawn Simpson, University of Huddersfield